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| − | [[File:Aristotle.jpg|thumb| | + | [[File:Aristotle.jpg|thumb|225px|The Greek philosopher [[Aristotle]] made important contributions to [[logic]], [[ethics|ethical]] deliberation, criticism, [[rhetoric]], physics, biology, and [[psychology]]. ]] |
'''Intellectual humility''' can be understood as "involving the owning of one’s cognitive limitations, a healthy recognition of one’s intellectual debts to others, and low concern for intellectual domination and certain kinds of social status. It is closely allied with traits such as [[Openness|open-mindedness]], a sense of one’s fallibility, and being responsive to reasons."<ref>[https://humilityandconviction.uconn.edu/blank/what-is-intellectual-humility/ What is Intectual Humility. Humility & Conviction in Public Life], University of Connecticut</ref> Intellectual humility also involves having a recognition that there are gaps in one’s knowledge and that some of one’s current [[belief]]s might be incorrect.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9244574/#:~:text=Intellectual%20humility%20involves%20recognizing%20that,the%20sun%20might%20be%20shining. ''Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility''], ''Nature Reviews Psychology''. 2022; 1(9): 524–536. Published online 2022 Jun 27. doi: 10.1038/s44159-022-00081-9</ref> | '''Intellectual humility''' can be understood as "involving the owning of one’s cognitive limitations, a healthy recognition of one’s intellectual debts to others, and low concern for intellectual domination and certain kinds of social status. It is closely allied with traits such as [[Openness|open-mindedness]], a sense of one’s fallibility, and being responsive to reasons."<ref>[https://humilityandconviction.uconn.edu/blank/what-is-intellectual-humility/ What is Intectual Humility. Humility & Conviction in Public Life], University of Connecticut</ref> Intellectual humility also involves having a recognition that there are gaps in one’s knowledge and that some of one’s current [[belief]]s might be incorrect.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9244574/#:~:text=Intellectual%20humility%20involves%20recognizing%20that,the%20sun%20might%20be%20shining. ''Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility''], ''Nature Reviews Psychology''. 2022; 1(9): 524–536. Published online 2022 Jun 27. doi: 10.1038/s44159-022-00081-9</ref> | ||
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| + | == Intellectual humility is caused by contact with reality == | ||
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| + | *[https://efficiencyandmanagement.blogspot.com/2025/12/intellectual-humility-caused-by-contact.html Intellectual humility is caused by contact with reality] | ||
== Articles/videos on intellectual humility == | == Articles/videos on intellectual humility == | ||
| + | [[File:Intellectual humility (1).png|thumbnail|right|650px|Intellectual humility graphic. | ||
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| + | Foxes are people who are generalists and hedge hogs are experts/specialists.<ref>[https://archive.ph/PebzT The Peculiar Blindness of Expert]</ref>]] | ||
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*[https://www.templeton.org/discoveries/intellectual-humility#:~:text=Intellectual%20humility%20is%20a%20mindset,knowledge%2C%20truth%2C%20and%20understanding. Intellectual Humility], John Templeton Foundation | *[https://www.templeton.org/discoveries/intellectual-humility#:~:text=Intellectual%20humility%20is%20a%20mindset,knowledge%2C%20truth%2C%20and%20understanding. Intellectual Humility], John Templeton Foundation | ||
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*[https://www.nature.com/articles/s44159-022-00081-9 Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility], Nature, June 2022 | *[https://www.nature.com/articles/s44159-022-00081-9 Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility], Nature, June 2022 | ||
*[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5559088/ Development and validation of a multi-dimensional measure of intellectual humility], ''PLus One'', 2017; 12(8): e0182950. Published online 2017 Aug 16. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182950 | *[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5559088/ Development and validation of a multi-dimensional measure of intellectual humility], ''PLus One'', 2017; 12(8): e0182950. Published online 2017 Aug 16. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182950 | ||
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| + | == Books == | ||
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| + | * ''Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error'' by Kathryn Schulz. Ecco. June 8, 2010 | ||
| + | *''Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know'' by Adam Grant. Penguin Books (December 26, 2023) | ||
| + | *''Intellectual Humility: An Introduction to the Philosophy and Science'' by Dr. Ian Church and Peter L. Samuelson. Bloomsbury Academic (January 26, 2017) | ||
| + | *''Clever Enough to be Stupid: A Need for Intellectual Humility'' by Jym Brown. Publisher: Jym Brown (October 17, 2021) | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Humility]] |
| + | *[[Intellectual curiosity]] | ||
| + | *[[Decision making]] | ||
| + | *[[Evidence-based thinking]] | ||
| + | *[[Falsifiable]] | ||
| + | *[[Doubt]] | ||
*[[Cognitive bias]] | *[[Cognitive bias]] | ||
*[[Confirmation bias]] | *[[Confirmation bias]] | ||
*[[Dunning-Kruger effect]] | *[[Dunning-Kruger effect]] | ||
*[[Logical fallacies]] | *[[Logical fallacies]] | ||
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| + | Opposites: | ||
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| + | *[[Egocentric Thinking|Egocentric thinking]] | ||
*[[Lake Wobegon effect]] | *[[Lake Wobegon effect]] | ||
*[[Wishful thinking]] | *[[Wishful thinking]] | ||
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*[[Hubris]] | *[[Hubris]] | ||
*[[Pride]] | *[[Pride]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:06, May 14, 2026
The Greek philosopher Aristotle made important contributions to logic, ethical deliberation, criticism, rhetoric, physics, biology, and psychology.
Intellectual humility can be understood as "involving the owning of oneâs cognitive limitations, a healthy recognition of oneâs intellectual debts to others, and low concern for intellectual domination and certain kinds of social status. It is closely allied with traits such as open-mindedness, a sense of oneâs fallibility, and being responsive to reasons."[1] Intellectual humility also involves having a recognition that there are gaps in oneâs knowledge and that some of oneâs current beliefs might be incorrect.[2]
Intellectual humility is caused by contact with reality
Articles/videos on intellectual humility
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Intellectual humility graphic.
Foxes are people who are generalists and hedge hogs are experts/specialists.[3]
Foxes are people who are generalists and hedge hogs are experts/specialists.[3]
- Intellectual Humility, John Templeton Foundation
- What Does Intellectual Humility Look Like?, Greater Good Magazine
- What is Intectual Humility. Humility & Conviction in Public Life, University of Connecticut
- The curious joy of being wrong â intellectual humility means being open to new information, Kansas Reflector
Videos on intellectual humility:
- Free online course on intellectual humility, Philosophy department at the University of Edinburgh
- Intellectual humility - video playlist, Video playlist
Benefits of intellectual humility
- The Hidden Power of Intellectual Humility, The Decision Lab website
- Five Reasons Why Intellectual Humility Is Good for You, Greater Good Magazine
- Three Reasons Why Intellectual Humility Is Good for You, California Association of School Business Officials
- The Power of Intellectual Humility by Eranda Jayawickreme Ph.D.
Embracing the Dunning-Kruger Effect: The Path to Humility and Continuous Learning
See also: Dunning-Kruger effect and Lifelong learning
Journal articles on intellectual humility
- Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility, Nature, June 2022
- Development and validation of a multi-dimensional measure of intellectual humility, PLus One, 2017; 12(8): e0182950. Published online 2017 Aug 16. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182950
Books
- Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error by Kathryn Schulz. âEcco. June 8, 2010
- Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant. Penguin Books (December 26, 2023)
- Intellectual Humility: An Introduction to the Philosophy and Science by Dr. Ian Church and Peter L. Samuelson. Bloomsbury Academic (January 26, 2017)
- Clever Enough to be Stupid: A Need for Intellectual Humility by Jym Brown. Publisher: Jym Brown (October 17, 2021)
See also
- Humility
- Intellectual curiosity
- Decision making
- Evidence-based thinking
- Falsifiable
- Doubt
- Cognitive bias
- Confirmation bias
- Dunning-Kruger effect
- Logical fallacies
Opposites:
References
- â What is Intectual Humility. Humility & Conviction in Public Life, University of Connecticut
- â Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility, Nature Reviews Psychology. 2022; 1(9): 524â536. Published online 2022 Jun 27. doi: 10.1038/s44159-022-00081-9
- â The Peculiar Blindness of Expert